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Hurricanes Youth Council U18s and U19s competitions underway as rugby re-starts

Representative Rugby

by clubrugby - September 18, 2021September 18, 2021

The Wellington U19s and Hurricanes Heartland U20s after their match at the Sport & Rugby Institute on Saturday afternoon. By Adam Julian and Steven White There were wins today for the Wellington and Manawatu U19 sides in the opening round of the Central Region Shield competition, while the Hurricanes Youth Council's

Aisle be Back: The RWC cycle, Quade Cooper and AB’s v Argentina #2

All Blacks

by clubrugby - September 17, 2021September 17, 2021

By Kevin McCarthy I really think World Rugby need to get more ambitious. They should be looking at holding the World Cup every year, or even six months. That would show those closeted soccer types where real innovation takes you. Not sure why they are thinking of shortening the cycle. Is it

Crowley putting roots aside in Wellington – Taranaki clash

by clubrugby - September 17, 2021September 17, 2021

By Will Johnston – Sports News Taranaki Leo Crowley will put his native allegiances aside on Saturday. After a long association with Taranaki rugby, Crowley is in his second year as Wellington’s head coach. His side will play Taranaki when the national provincial championship restarts in Inglewood. He had three stints as

Rugby resumes in Wellington and Hurricanes region this weekend

by clubrugby - September 15, 2021September 15, 2021

Rugby resumes this weekend in Wellington and the lower North Island, and there is lots going on in school and representative rugby to salvage the season for players and supporters alike over the next four weeks. Following is a brief update on the current status and timing of previously postponed events,

Shoestring Champions – Peter Joseph and the Aotearoa Māori Sevens Team

News in briefs

by clubrugby - September 14, 2021September 14, 2021

Former Aotearoa Māori Sevens Team members, current New Zealand Black Ferns captain Sarah Hirini (née Goss) and international sevens and 15s player and now referee Selica Winiata with the Roma Trophy in 2012. By Adam Julian “We only had a few weeks' notice and had to find a lot of money.